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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.07, 643.45 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.07, 643.45 and 140.44 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.07 : 643.45 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.07/643.45 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.07x = 643.45 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.07x = 90,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,366.12/429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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